A Review of the Capresso Infinity 565 Electric Burr Grinder

Do you like coffee enough to want to grind your own coffee beans but don't really know much about coffee grinders and what to buy?

Well you're in luck. Here's my review of the Capresso Infinity 565 Electric Burr Grinder.

While I'd like you to read the entire review, I will give you the bottom line first. I'd rate this 4.5 out of 5 stars. I'm thrilled with the grinder:

Pros:
Consistent grind
Many grind settings
Quieter than most other brands I've seen

Cons:
The grinds get a "static cling" making it time consuming to clean.
Was not able to find this at a discount. Retailers like Bed and Bath or Linens 'N Things put out 20% coupons but the fine print says Capresso products are excluded.

For those not familiar with different types of coffee grinders I'm including primer on grinders and grinds:
For the most part, there are three different kinds of grinders: blade, flat wheel burr, and conical burr.

Blade grinders are the least expensive. Generally, they don't grind the beans evenly. If you like espresso which needs to be a very consistent and fine grind you should move on to a different type of grinder. I have read that blade grinders cause a lot of friction when grinding and that friction give the grinds a burnt taste. I can't comment on it. I have no experience with those kind of grinders but I have had a friend tell me it's true.

The next type of grinder is a flat wheel burr grinder. The research I've done indicates that these are the one of the best methods of grinding coffee. Here's the way it works: Two disks: one is fixed in place and the other spins and the beans are crushed between the two. Since the disks spin more slowly than the blades, theoretically there's less friction, no burnt taste and the grind is more consistent. My last coffee grinder was a Braun. That great machine which lasted me almost 30 years was this type. Unfortunately, the model is no longer made!

The most expensive type of grinder is the conical burr type. This grinder produces the most consistent grind. They use a conical shaped grinding surface. The Infinity which I am reviewing is this type of grinder.

Coarse grind versus fine grind: